tspar 8 Report post #1 Posted December 11, 2017 I believe that I need 5w-30 Ester Fully synthetic engine oil. Can anyone confirm please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekona 9,634 Report post #2 Posted December 11, 2017 That'll be fine. Some brands are better than others, but in general as long as it's not Magnatec then it's good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bikeracer 15 Report post #3 Posted January 30 (edited) On 11/12/2017 at 14:02, tspar said: I believe that I need 5w-30 Ester Fully synthetic engine oil. Can anyone confirm please Correct https://h-dev.co.uk/product/nissan-370z-p1-service-pack/?v=79cba1185463 Horsham also recommend Fuchs XTR 5w30 which seems incredibly cheap at £17 for 5 litres https://www.amazon.co.uk/Titan-TITAN-XTR-5W30-5L/dp/B00MV268N8 Edited January 30 by Bikeracer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davey_83 971 Report post #4 Posted January 30 Always got on well with Fuchs with previous cars, swapping from Motul 8100 to Fuchs Titan next month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tspar 8 Report post #5 Posted January 30 Thanks Everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADPHONES 505 Report post #6 Posted January 30 5 hours ago, Bikeracer said: Correct https://h-dev.co.uk/product/nissan-370z-p1-service-pack/?v=79cba1185463 Horsham also recommend Fuchs XTR 5w30 which seems incredibly cheap at £17 for 5 litres https://www.amazon.co.uk/Titan-TITAN-XTR-5W30-5L/dp/B00MV268N8 Wow £17 for 5 litres is a mighty fine price for good synthetic oil. Is it always this price or are Amazon doing a special? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bikeracer 15 Report post #7 Posted January 30 No idea haven’t bought this oil, think it’s a special offer with free delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nissanman312 1,361 Report post #8 Posted January 31 Titan race Or motul 300v I use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tspar 8 Report post #9 Posted January 31 7 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: Wow £17 for 5 litres is a mighty fine price for good synthetic oil. Is it always this price or are Amazon doing a special? Purchased, thanks for the tip off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bikeracer 15 Report post #10 Posted February 4 On 31/01/2018 at 07:43, tspar said: Purchased, thanks for the tip off Pleasure, thought it was a bargain when I found it fir that price including postage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m1ke13 13 Report post #11 Posted February 4 8 hours ago, Bikeracer said: Pleasure, thought it was a bargain when I found it fir that price including postage. Ive picked some up too, great price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastian 9 Report post #12 Posted February 8 (edited) would recommend to do not put this shitty crap 5w30 in that car , go for 5w50 . Manufacturers are recommending oil change after 10k miles , just look whats in that oil already after 600 miles. its new 370z nismo with over 600 miles on clock, see this silver flakes? 5w50 should be used for these cars especially when that car hasnt got oil cooler. 5w50 works on higher temps and extend this engine life, while 5w30 is like water when you having fun with your nismo Edited February 8 by Sebastian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richf 624 Report post #13 Posted February 9 DO NOT use 5w50 use the recommended oil 5w30 or if you car is modified take your tuners advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekona 9,634 Report post #14 Posted February 9 Not that I disagree with you at all Rich, but why not 5w50? Wondering if your reasons agree with mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bikeracer 15 Report post #15 Posted February 10 The silver flakes as you call them is due to the metal contact during the run in period, nothing to do with the oil. That is the exact reason why I did an oil & filter change on my new Nismo after 1300miles. For reference most high performance cars use 10W40 Normally 5W50 or 10W50 would only be recommended in older, higher mileage engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richf 624 Report post #16 Posted February 10 14 hours ago, Ekona said: Not that I disagree with you at all Rich, but why not 5w50? Wondering if your reasons agree with mine. Its not the recommended grade Nissan designed it to use 5w30 Lots of reasons but mainly the 370z engine relies heavily on oil pressure at certain points, valve control for one, cam chain tension for another but there are many, pressure is resistance to flow , thicker oil is more resistant to flow and may increase the pressure at these points. Generally clearances on modern engines are much better than they were and there is rarely a need to go for oil above 40w. (My V8 takes 5w20, the GT86 takes 0w20) Also there is no need to worry about oil breaking down due to heat in the 370z , there is a temperature safeguard that limits performance if the engine temps rise above 130 degree c , synthetic oils can cope with temps over 300 degrees c for hours. Finally if you have thick 50w oil in the sump your fuel economy and power will be reduced which is one of the reasons manufacturers have started to specify thinner oils (Emissions) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekona 9,634 Report post #17 Posted February 10 My thoughts too, pretty much word for word, although I'd forgotten about the limp mode when the oil gets too hot so that's a great shout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nissanman312 1,361 Report post #18 Posted February 10 42 minutes ago, Richf said: Its not the recommended grade Nissan designed it to use 5w30 Lots of reasons but mainly the 370z engine relies heavily on oil pressure at certain points, valve control for one, cam chain tension for another but there are many, pressure is resistance to flow , thicker oil is more resistant to flow and may increase the pressure at these points. Generally clearances on modern engines are much better than they were and there is rarely a need to go for oil above 40w. (My V8 takes 5w20, the GT86 takes 0w20) Also there is no need to worry about oil breaking down due to heat in the 370z , there is a temperature safeguard that limits performance if the engine temps rise above 130 degree c , synthetic oils can cope with temps over 300 degrees c for hours. Finally if you have thick 50w oil in the sump your fuel economy and power will be reduced which is one of the reasons manufacturers have started to specify thinner oils (Emissions) Great informative post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davey_83 971 Report post #19 Posted February 10 (edited) And yet some M power cars use 10w60....... I think something along the lines of a thinker oil can carry away the heat better than a thinner one. Edited February 10 by davey_83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekona 9,634 Report post #20 Posted February 10 Nonsense. The current F80 M3 wants for 5w-30, for example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davey_83 971 Report post #21 Posted February 10 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Ekona said: Nonsense. The current F80 M3 wants for 5w-30, for example. Dude, nice car btw!! Edited February 10 by davey_83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekona 9,634 Report post #22 Posted February 10 I was going on what the actual BMW manual itself says. Even them I was wrong, it’s 0w30. And thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekona 9,634 Report post #23 Posted February 10 Regardless, unless there’s a very good reason not to (ie high mileage, or change of induction or usage) there’s no reason not to use the recommended oil for the reasons Rich says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davey_83 971 Report post #24 Posted February 10 (edited) Recommended for the e92 M3 for example is 10w60, I don't fully understand that one but it's out there. BMW recommends using Castrol TWS 10W60 oil in the following models: 2001-2006 E46 M3 (S54 engine), 2006-2010 E60 M5 & M6 (V10 S85 motor) , E9X M3 V8 S65 motor, as well as some 2000-2003 E39 M5 and Z8 cars. Edited February 10 by davey_83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekona 9,634 Report post #25 Posted February 10 (edited) Exactly, my point proven. Edited February 10 by Ekona Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
